ASSOCIATION PARIS HISTORIQUE

Created in 1963, the Association pour la Sauvegarde et la Mise en Valeur du Paris Historique has two complementary missions:

Safeguarding and promoting historic Paris;

Disseminate knowledge and promote Parisian heritage to the general public.

Committed to the preservation and enhancement of historic Paris

Paris historique's mission is to preserve Paris's built heritage so that it continues to blend harmoniously into the capital of today and tomorrow.

It's a challenge that the association, its volunteers and members have been meeting since 1963. Born of the dynamism of the Festival du Marais, Historic Paris is a non-profit association under the French law of 1901.

While respecting the sensitivities of each individual, Paris historique works to protect the neighborhoods of Paris. To this end, it promotes an open conception of urban balance. Thanks to the presence of its president, Grégory Chaumet, on the various institutional safeguard commissions, Historic Paris remains vigilant with regard to construction and demolition projects, as well as to the mix of architectural, social and commercial uses in the neighborhoods (notably against the encroachment of mono-activity).

Recognized for its expertise, our association is the last independent association for the defense of Parisian heritage to sit on the following bodies:

Commission du Vieux Paris;

Commission départementale de la nature, des paysages et des sites.

An association that promotes Parisian heritage to the general public

The Paris historique association is also committed to promoting the heritage of Paris to the general public: Parisians, visitors, tourists and schoolchildren. Our team of volunteers works hard every day to bring the Maison d'Ourscamp to life, and to organize our many activities: heritage cafés, urban rallies, guided tours and conferences, as well as our activities as part of the European Heritage Days (JEP).

The Maison d'Ourscamp, a place of memory, a place of life

We look forward to welcoming you to the Maison d'Ourscamp, in the heart of the Marais district, where you'll find all the activities proposed by the association, as well as our current exhibition and bookshop devoted to Parisian history and heritage. On request, enthusiasts and researchers can discover our library and photo library (consultation only: please contact us).

A cellar from the Middle Ages, unique in Paris

Finally, when you come to Maison d'Ourscamp, you'll have the opportunity to visit the house's exceptional cellar, an urban testimony to the Middle Ages, unique in Paris, whose restoration is currently underway.